Barkingside, Redbridge

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Saffron Street

We stopped by on a whim one Sunday evening and we were NOT disappointed!! We ordered a platter and some extras; it was great. The desserts were amazing and the manager added some great banter to it. Customer service was really good, they were quite busy so we had to get their attention a few times but they were very helpful and polite. They could do a better clean between customers, other than that it’s brilliant. Will definitely be back.

The food was excellent. Slightly pricey but not overly so. Well cooked beautifully presented.
Service was attentive and helpful. We went when it was not too busy so got our food quickly.
The interior is nice.
Would go again.

Came here a couple of times when it was now and I left disappointed. The food didn't meet my expectation and I found it very bland however re-visted again through recommendation and was pleasantly surprised. The food tasted lovely and was full of flavour. The service and staff were very efficient, accommodating and quick. Would definitely be coming again and would recommend the restaurant.

We had a great time at this restaurant. The customer service was great. One of the lovely lady's saw my son was after strawberries and very kindly bought some over without me having to ask!

Went on a busy Friday night but regardless of not having a booking, we were seated quite quickly. So the waiting times isn’t too bad and they’ve got a seating area. The food tastes really, very well cooked however the portion size is for a tiny street cat. We got the mixed platter and were incredibly disappointed at how small everything was, we were left quite hungry. For £25, it’s not worth it. However would like to try full main dishes.

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

Black Lotus

We've come here multiple times and this is one of the best most authentic halal Thai restaurant we've been to. The Chef is a lovely Thai lady with over 20 years of experience and you can taste the care that goes into each dish with its unique flavours and undertones.

Everything we ordered here was perfect. A personal favourite is the papaya salad, refreshing, crunchy and fresh. The Thai green curry had a really nice flavour and the chicken wings are super unique. Portion sizes, including meat per dish is really good and when they say spicy, they mean Thai level spicy!

A small menu, a small restaurant with everything executed perfectly and really good service - polite and helpful wait staff who can give you suggestions depending on what you're after.

Absolutely smashing and I'll keep coming back for sure. Thanks for a great experience!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this exceptional Thai restaurant, and it exceeded all expectations! The flavours in every dish were an exquisite symphony of sweet, sour, and spicy. The authenticity of the cuisine truly transported me to the bustling streets of Thailand. The attentive staff and charming ambience added to the overall experience. From the aromatic curries to the tantalizing noodles, each bite was a culinary adventure. If you're craving an unforgettable Thai dining experience, this restaurant is a definite winner. Don't miss out!

We visited for a late lunch early dinner. Food was excellent, we enjoyed every plate that we ordered. We felt that the portions were alot, which I guess is a good thing. Prices are ok. They also treated us to in house tea and coffee, thank you for that. Interior is lovely, restaurant and rest room was clean. We'll definitely be back.

Service was good as is the ambience in this halal Thai restaurant.  The food however was altogether a different story.  We used to have a good Thai restaurant in Clayhall which changed ownership and went to pot.  Thought this would be a good alternative but unfortunately not.  Can't recommend and won't be gonig again which is a shame as the restaurant and food do look the part but the food tastes no where near as good as it looks.

I really enjoyed the Thai red curry which was super tasty and creamy. Then the pad noodles with beef were very nice. The starters were ok. The shop decor is wonderful. Rafi took very good care of us especially when we requested for not too much ice in our mojito.

Ghost Burgers

A bit pricy but amazing burgers. Finally local.

They have a massive space, with loads of tables, and yet don’t let you eat in.

@halalfoodguy's review of Dine-Inn Gants Hill on Instagram

Dine-Inn London

Beautiful atmosphere and excellent service from the moment we stepped in. We ordered a variety of starters, mains and desserts. The steak was perfectly cooked and juicy. No overpowering flavours, no grease....a hearty risotto! Definitely a place to come back to not just for the food but for the loving atmosphere and happy vibes!

This places live up to the name of a premium steakhouse , but also so much more ! Lots of places claim to have premium quality steaks , but rarely deliver.  This isn't the case here! Mouthwatering,  tender and juicy steaks at really good prices ! Variety of starters that really excite the palate as well as some of the best dry bar offerings I've seen in London . Make sure you stay for desert , honestly blew us away with the quality and presentation ! Great decor as well

So glad a restaurant like this has opened a stones throw from home. The owners are diamonds and have taken all my feedback from a few dinners there now and added my suggestions to the menu and make us feel so welcome every time. Top class food and service and I think they'll be sick of me for the amount I'm going to be going here

Catching up with friends. We each had ordered 3 dishes from starters to deserts. Food is delicious and well presented. Atmosphere is fabulous and service really professional and extremely friendly. We had really great Sunday lunch.Thank you

Delicious food, all Halal and some really good options for veggies too! It's hard to find a good Halal Steak House so this is a go to destination for us. Also the non alcoholic cocktails are 👌🏻

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Biryani Guys

One of the best biryani ever had outside Pakistan. Great portion size great taste and friendly service.
GOD Speed

Very poor. Ordered chicken biriyani, there is hardly any chicken in there..it looked like thin shreds of lamb..its actually a few shreds of chicken.... Previously I had the same order and there was a whole chicken leg. This place is trying to mislead and shift ingredients about , probably shreds of chicken leftovers from.something else. I feel misled and over charged at £9. Will not order from here again - all I was left eating really was rice doused in spicy curry sauce. They know what they are doing - ripping you off. DO NOT ORDER HERE

The Vegan Biryani was so deliciously good. But, the best thing is the Chai and the talk with Asif. Would certainly visit this place again. This time for the Super Spicy Chicken Biryani.

The portion was too less for the price and the riata was literally watery yogurt too watery. The taste was ok. Wouldn't recommend to others. The shami burger was ok aswell. Wouldn't go there again

Nothing like Karachi style biryani and not fresh its re-heated. Rice was oily and the steam process (dum) wasnt done well. Portion size was too small for the price as well.

I was invited to check out @zamanarestaurant a casual eatery that serves up Pakistani street food classics, located in Gants Hill, Ilford. With a lot of competition in the area this restaurant has a lot of really affordable items on a concise menu with starters that beginning at £4.

I asked to sample most of the non vegetarian starters as a custom platter (standard sizes are 4 peices) so I can try each item as well a few vegetarian options, but so some of whats pictured are smaller portions.

The Halloumi Pakora was a standout favourite, great texture and taste served in a fancy gold martini glass! Highly recommended. £4

The masala fries £5 and Gol gappe £4 were also better than most places I've had them.

I found the grilled meats (Lamb Tikka £6, lamb chops £10 and chicken tikkas £5) while having a good flavour, we're slighty too overcooked and thus making them dry for like taste. I did like the fact that chicken thighs were used rather than the standard chicken breast (it tastes better but cooks faster) for the Chicken dishes. I passed this feedback on and this something that can be easily fixed. The Tandoori prawns at £13 were very good and tasty.

If you like your Mocktails with a strong sweet taste then you will love the ones here. Nicely made and presented well, but a bit pricey at £7.50 but they weren't filed with loads of ice but good amount of actual drink that stayed strong all throughout the meal.

For mains I tried the lamb biryani, (£10) the lamb was soft and flavourful and the rice was light and delicate, but the addition of a lemon overpowered some mouthfuls with a strong undesirable citrus flavour.

I was recommended the sikandri lamb (£15), a slow cooked lamb shank with a light thick sauce served with rice. The lamb was ridiculously soft and tender and fell off the bone with minimal effort. The flavours were subtle but some parts were too salty, but weren't salty the next day when I ate the left overs.. strange.

A place with potential and worth checking out as the prices are very reasonable, good drinks and attentive service as well. Good spot for groups.

My meal was complimentary. Thoughts are honest and my own.

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@halalfoodguy's review of Zamana Gants Hill on Instagram

🔴 @zamanarestaurant 🔴 Located In Gants Hill
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Revisited this Pakistani Gem. I think most Pakistani places I visit. Their main attraction for me has always been their curries. Recently been trying out random new Pakistani curries. Like chicken Hanadi and now here a curry called Namkeen. I’ve had their Achari Lamb curry which was phenomenal flavour points.
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Pictured above are:-
🔳 Namkeen Gosht (£12)
🔳 Sikandari Lamb Shank (£15)
🔳 Lamb Biryani (£10)
🔳 Bun Kebab Sliders (£8)
🔳 Chicken Lahori Boti (£5.50)
🔳 Paneer Tikka (£5)
🔳 Tandoori Prawns (£3.50)
🔳 Masala Chips (£5)
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The highlight dish has to be the new Namkeen lamb curry. The flavours were thick and creamy, with a hint of spices. It was like a simple non overly spice curry but it was really tasty. The meat was literally soft like butter and the extra green chillis are always the best thing in most Pakistani curries.
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Sikandari lamb shank which I had before, and enjoyed it like the first time. Soft and tender lamb shank cooked in a thick curry. Only thing I would want is more of the curry gravy
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Lamb Biryani was okish. It was like having a Achari Biryani. Love the pickly taste of Achari on a curry. But with Biryani it was good and not so good at the same time.
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The bun kebab sliders which came out and thought not going to taste nice, ended up fairly enjoying it. The meat was well spiced and seasoned. The chicken thigh was cooked with good masala and super juicy. Just like their chicken boti thigh starter, massive thigh pieces and super juicy.
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The prawn and paneer wasn’t a big fan. The paneer got cold and couldn’t enjoy it. The prawns had a strong turmeric taste which I personally didn’t enjoy. 
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All in all Pakistani cuisine for me is all about the curries. Most if not all Pakistani curries bang differently. And every place give that light green chopped chillis which elevate the curries
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- Fully Halal

@halalhunt's review of Zamana Gants Hill on Instagram

@zamanarestaurant serves authentic Pakistani cuisine, including biryani, sides and chai.

This spot is recommended for all kind of visitors, especially families as it is spacious.

Here’s what we ordered:
- Papri chaat (HG recommend)
- Masala fries 
- Halloumi pakora
- Mixed grill (HG recommend)
- Lamb biryani (HG recommend)
- Garlic naan
- Strawberry mojito (HG recommend)
- Mango lassi (HG recommend)

Overall we found the food very flavoursome and well balanced in spiciness. The portions were large which makes it good value for the price. 

Thank you @zamanarestaurant 

Halal status: All meat is halal. No alcohol is served.
📍Gants Hill

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@halalgems's review of Zamana Gants Hill on Instagram

When it comes to dining out, you're pretty spoilt for choice in Iford.

I would say @zamanarestaurant is one of the better options.

The venue is modern and spacious, with a good selection of dishes to choose from.

These are the dishes I would recommend:

Masala Chips £5.00
Tandoori Prawns £13.50
Lamb Chops £12.00
Lamb Biryani £10.00
Sikandri Lamb Shank £15.00
Achari Lamb £9.00
Lotus Milk Cake £6.50

They offer venue hire and catering.

How tasty does the food look? 😋

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@halal_chronicles's review of Zamana Gants Hill on Instagram

Zamana

I was recommended to come here, and I'm so glad I did. We forgot to book in advance (as they get very busy on weekends - make sure you book if you want to go!), but they still very kindly accommodated us.

We were extremely impressed - The food was all excellent, all delicious and properly cooked, arrived quickly.
Service was amazing too, waiters and management were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was good. A lot of families, parents with infants and groups of friends. Bathroom was very clean, well-equipped and the decor is up to date as well.

Would definitely recommend this restaurant, I'll be coming again!

Lovely restaurant with a modern ambience. Really enjoyed the starters, the lamb chops in particular were very tender and delicious.  The chicken Karahi was very nice with the the right level of heat. Customer service was very professional with friendly. Will return, it's a shame no alcohol is served but the food is definitely worth the visit anyway. Mocktails looked good on the menu but we didn't try any on this occasion.

Very nice decor and interior.

Really enjoyed my visit to Zamana. Food was really good. Ordered a variety of different starters and mains. Only managed to take a few pics.

Ordered karak chai at the end, it was great, not overly sweet like some of the others. Also free refills which is a bonus.

Staff also very friendly and hospitable.

Would definitely recommend Zamana.

Starters: Satisfactory

Mains: The chicken and keema dishes were extremely flavoursome.

Drinks: I was a disappointed with the lychee mocktail. It was on the expensive side and had added sugar to an extremely sugary drink.

Overall: Good service and good food. I would recommend getting curry and biriani.

Well, what can I say, the decor was a bit quirky and difficult to reconcile with the pakistani cuisine but the food didn’t disappoint. Took the family to this place as recommended by a friend, wasn’t disappointed. Ordered the mixed grill, lamb curry chana chaat and masala chips. The food was well marinated with oriental spices and herbs, very succulent and had a unique taste.

The only gripe, the portions were on the smaller size, then again may be it was my ordering. Well worth a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

There was young lady serving us, the restaurant was busy but she didn’t lose her cool. Well done.

All food is Halal. No pork or alcohol served.

Halal restaurants in Barkingside, Redbridge